Company

Elkwood LLC is a Los Angeles real estate investment and development firm specializing in multifamily value-add, adaptive reuse, and ground-up development. The firm is based in Beverly Hills. Laurelwood Management, its affiliated property management company, operates the residential portfolio across Hollywood, Koreatown, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood.

Elkwood has operated for eight years and currently brings on three to five buildings annually for value-add repositioning. Design, property management, and construction oversight functions are held in-house.

Position Summary

Elkwood is seeking a Construction Project Manager to manage value-add multifamily projects from scope definition through closeout. Projects include renovations, repositionings, unit turns, and capital improvement work across the portfolio.

This is an owner’s-side position with authority over scope determination, contractor selection, pricing negotiation, and contractor performance.

Role context:

Reports to the President
Supported by the Development Manager and the in-house design team
Small, integrated team with direct access to senior decision-makers
Three to five new value-add buildings acquired annually
Scope, title, and compensation may expand as the portfolio grows and as capacity allows
Regular working exposure to acquisitions, design, property management, and operations

Responsibilities

Scope, budget, and schedule. Define scopes of work, develop budgets and schedules, and track progress against both.
Bidding and contracts. Source and vet contractors, level bids, negotiate pricing and terms, and confirm insurance, COIs, and contract requirements prior to commencement of work.
Contractor management. Direct onsite execution across all trades, from demolition and framing through MEP, finishes, and landscaping, and hold contractors accountable to scope, schedule, and quality.
Quality control. Conduct site walks, punch walks, and quality control checks, and secure correction of deficiencies prior to closeout.
Change orders and documentation. Manage scope changes, document decisions and approvals, and maintain project records.
Permitting and inspections. Coordinate with city departments and inspectors to maintain compliance and project schedule.
Procurement. Track materials and lead times, coordinate deliveries and onsite storage, and review vendor invoices against completed work.
Team coordination. Coordinate daily with the design team and property managers, including protection of occupied areas and management of resident disruption on occupied renovations.
Site conditions and resident protection. Confirm contractors administer their own safety programs, verify that occupied areas are properly protected, and escalate unsafe conditions.

Qualifications

Required

Three or more years in construction project management, including multifamily or residential renovation experience
Experience sourcing contractors, comparing bids, and negotiating scope and pricing
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or sites with competing deadlines
Working knowledge of building systems and trade sequencing, and the ability to assess scope and quality
Ability to read plans, write scopes of work, and develop project schedules
Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, or comparable construction management and scheduling software
Consistent documentation practices and reliable follow-through
Availability to work in person at the Beverly Hills office, with travel to properties across Los Angeles as project activity requires
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Experience with occupied-property renovations and unit turns
Familiarity with City of Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica permitting
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Candidates who do not meet every preferred qualification are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $80,000 to $95,000 annually, depending on experience
Paid leave: 10 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days
Profit sharing: eligibility after two years of employment

Schedule and Location

Full-time and in person. This position is based in Elkwood’s Beverly Hills office. The portfolio is concentrated in Hollywood, Koreatown, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood, and the position requires travel to those properties as project activity requires rather than on a fixed daily basis. No remote or hybrid arrangement is available.

Application

Apply through Indeed with a current resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates will be asked to provide a brief summary of one relevant project as part of the review.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person — Beverly Hills, CA

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elkwood LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Elkwood LLC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, registered domestic partner status, family or parental status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Elkwood LLC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices in accordance with applicable law. Applicants requiring an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should indicate this at the time of application.

Elkwood LLC complies with the California Fair Chance Act and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

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